Hundreds of migrants stranded at Brazil's airport without essentials

timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Hundreds of migrants from India, Nepal, and Vietnam are stranded at São Paulo's Guarulhos Airport, facing severe conditions without food, water, or proper shelter. Brazil's government plans to tighten entry rules on August 26, requiring travelers without visas to proceed directly to their destinations. This follows a rise in migrants seeking refuge in Brazil, raising concerns about potential violations of the 1951 U.N. Refugee Convention.


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